Lasker Award 1988: Winners

Recipients

1. Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

   Phillip A. Sharp

   Biology

   For revelations regarding the ability of RNA processing to convert DNA’s massive store of genetic data to biological use.

2. Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

   Thomas R. Cech

   Biology

   For revolutionary research revealing the enzymatic role of RNA, opening a new universe in molecular biology.

3. Lasker–Bloomberg Public Service Award

   Lowell P. Weicker Jr.

   Biology

   For his compassion and dedication in the fight to eradicate disease and disability through federal funding of medical research and public health programs.

4. Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

   Vincent P. Dole

   Biology

   For postulating the physiological basis of narcotic addiction and for developing methadone treatment for heroin addiction.